Which of the following descriptions of synovial fluid does not correlate?
A) Normal: clear, pale yellow
B) Crystals: milky
C) Traumatic tap: blood streaks
D) Sepsis: uniform blood

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Sepsis in the context of synovial fluid typically leads to an increased white blood cell count and possibly the presence of bacteria, but not uniform blood. Uniform blood in the synovial fluid would more likely indicate a traumatic injury to the joint itself rather than sepsis.

Which of the Following Descriptions of Synovial Fluid Does Not